MUSIC

EP – THE COUNTRY DUO – “LIVE AT SUN STUDIO”

Released September 2017

“Live at Sun Studio” is The Country Duo’s debut EP featuring seven original songs recorded, you guessed it, live at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Six of these tunes were featured on the television series Sun Studio Sessions which began airing on PBS stations across the United States in April 2017.

With nearly fifty years of combined gigging and touring experience, the birthplace of rock-n-roll seemed a natural choice to begin the duo’s recording career. The place where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Howlin’ Wolf got their start is now where The Country Duo has found theirs as well. Rausch’s voice and Pascolini’s pedal steel and baritone guitar echo the history of what was once Sam Phillips’s Memphis Recording Service.

(Soon to be available on many digital platforms. Available now on CDBaby.com)

SINGLE – “TEXAS WITHOUT YOU”

Kasey Rausch’s Country Duo + Friends

Addiction and mental health issues do not represent the heart of the addict or the depressed. Rather, they speak loudly to a situation that must be met with compassion, connection, and awareness. There is no shame in addiction and mental health instability. It’s hard to know how to help those that are closest to us. Perhaps we can be brave enough to make the mistakes by being willing to have the dialogue. #UseYourVoice #SpeakUp

Kasey Rausch wrote this song after she lost a childhood friend to suicide.

Recorded and mixed by Brendan Moreland at Temple Sound, Kansas City, Missouri.
June 13, 2017. Arranged and produced by everyone.

THE COUNTRY DUO – SUN STUDIO 45RPM

Independent. January 2017.

Kasey Rausch’s Country Duo (with Marco Pascolini) have released their first single 45rmp vinyl recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennesse. This vinyl comes with a digital download and is only available at live shows, direct from The Country Duo website and at independent record stores.

GUITAR IN HAND

Independent. Originally released on MudStomp Records 2014. Currently only available on BANDCAMP or at live shows.

Debuting at #3 on Roots Music Reporting charts and voted one of the top three Folk albums in Kansas City by readers of The Pitch, KC’s weekly entertainment guide, this album has full cast of musicians joining Kasey for a ride through folk, bluegrass and straight up country music. Guest musicians include Betse Ellis, Clarke Wyatt, (Betse & Clarke) Chad Graves (The Hillbenders), Molly Healey (Brad Cunningham Band), Chad Brothers (Old Sound), Chris DeVictor, Caleb Gardner (Konza Swamp Band), Jimmy Campbell (Driven), Kim Rausch (Kasey’s sister), Ethan Ridings (Kasey’s cousin). The album closes with four songs backed by classic country honky tonkers, The Naughty Pines which included at that time: Marco Pascolini (The Country Duo), Richard Burgess (Hadacol), Sam Platt (Douglas County Quintet) and Patrick Devany (Jaykco Guitar Straps). Co-produced by Kasey Rausch & Mikal Shapiro (Shapiro Brothers). Acoustic tracks recorded and mixed by Rob Nold Audio. The Naughty Pines recorded and mixed by Sam Platt. All songs mastered by Rob Nold Audio.

Single: “Something Good Will Come”

Home Recording. November 2016.

Proceeds from this song go to the seven year old son of Wes Watkins, Kasey’s childhood friend since the age of four who ended his battle with depression and addiction on November 13, 2016. To donate directly to the fund, visit the GoFundMe page. #MentalHealthAwareness | National Suicide Prevention line: 1-800-273-8255 | NSP website with live chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org

“This Little Crow” is a song for parents who have “babies” about to fly. It’s about being so proud to “cut the apron strings” as you recognize that you’ve raised your young’n up just fine and it’s time to watch them take off.

BORN NEAR THE WATERS…

Independent. RauschHaus Records 2004.

Released on the night of her 30th birthday, “Born Near the Waters…” is the first full album released by Kasey Rausch. It was recorded by Mike West at the 9th Ward Pickin’ Parlor in New Orleans, Louisiana over three hot muggy days – July 3, 4 & 5 2004. Breaks from the studio were spent on top of the now infamous levy broken by the forces of Hurricane Katrina. Kasey’s husband, Travis Huffhines (mandolin) and two of her dear friends, Mikal Shapiro (harmonies, percussion, clarinet) and Joel Kraft (vocals), recorded by day and gigged by night. The result is a raw, un-mastered recording that reflects the once youthful songwriting and vocal styles of Rausch. Guest musicians include Grammy nominee Gina Forsyth on fiddle, Mike West on banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar and Katie West on upright bass (Truckstop Honeymoon.)